Birthday Party

So we finally had Avonelle's birthday party. Our friends the Ahlmers and the Birds Joined us for a pasta dinner and Brownies and ice-cream. Joe and I made Avonelle this little table for her birthday and this is where she and Madeline ate dinner.

I was the MC that night so I asked Ashley to video tape so that Joe could take pictures. Joe some how forgot to take a single picture of the party. Luckily Ashley came through for us.

Avonelle was not in the mood to open presents that night so we just opened her presents from her guests. She got a cute outfit from the Birds and a high chair for her baby doll from the Ahlmers. I had her open the rest of her presents the next day, which was just as well since I hadn't wrapped them until then.




She was very into the wrapping paper this year,


just not the way I thought she would be.
Over all she had a great birthday I think.

My baby is Two!

I guess I cant call her my baby any more but my little girl.

Avonelle is so big now. She is finally big enough for pigtails, and now she wears shoes everyday.


She started singing this year. She doesn't sing the words but she can sing several songs and she is always humming to herself. Unfortunately I can't get it on video. Every time I get out the video camera she stops. But trust me it's cute.


She is her mommy's sweetheart. And my snuggle buddy which I hope she never grows out of.


People often comment on the sense of peace Avonelle has about her, and it true she is such a sweet and wonderful little girl. But the thing I notice most about her is her sense of joy. She is the happiest person ever and brings such joy to my life. I love her with all my heart.

Happy Birthday Avonelle!

Birthday Photoshoot

It was to cold to do any thing on Avonelle's birthday so we got out the camera and started shooting.